Blessing from the Katinas set for Wilson AuditoriumDisc jockey Marc Ignacio and Kodiak Christian Fellowship pastor, Pisa Faumui, have a lot in common. Both are jovial men who love music, love to help people and thrive on getting those people together for worship, entertainment and fellowship. And both thrive on the Christian sense of unity. “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity,” said Faumui, quoting Psalm 133:1. That unit...

Leisnoi: The InterviewLast week, the Daily Mirror ran a story about public sentiment on logging in Chiniak by Lesnoi Inc. and its partner, A-1 Timber Consultants. Earlier this week some of Leisnoi’s top officials — CEO Von Veeh, Board President Debbie Lukin and Director of Operations Jay Baldwin — stopped by the Daily Mirror’s offices for a 30-minute conversation. The Mirror is printing a large part of that discussion, edited for spac...

Throwers look to score big at state meetAt 6-feet-5 and 320 pounds, Kordell Pillans is one imposing sophomore inside the ring. Now, he has a monster throw to match his monster size. At last week’s Region III Track and Field Championships, Pillans uncorked the shot put 49 feet, 11.5 inches — more than seven feet further than his previous best — to win the event and catapult him to his first state championship meet. His surprise performance has put Pillan...

Kodiak baseball hands Wasilla first loss of seasonKodiak used a near no-hitter and small ball to end Wasilla’s perfect season. Jakob Arnold fired a one-hitter and the Bears scratched across enough runs to hand Wasilla its first loss of the year, 4-2, in a Southcentral Conference baseball game Thursday evening at Baranof Field. “This is a good win,” Kodiak coach James Arnold said. “I think it will pay off next week more than it will this weekend. Yes, we got the N...

Blotter, May 23, 2014Thursday, May 15 • At around 1:28 a.m., three bar checks were conducted downtown. • At 8:30 a.m., a caller reported reckless driving at Birch and Mill Bay roads. The suspected car was gone upon officer’s arrival. • At 8:32 a.m., police ticketed a man for no proof of insurance. • At 8:30 a.m., a caller on Kashevaroff Ave. reported a theft, but later found the items. • At 8:51 a.m. police ticketed a woman for no pro...

Where does this leave Leisnoi shareholders?Dear Editor, I was 18 years old when the ANCSA was passed. I am now 61 years old and most of the original shareholders have passed on. There are still opportunities for the Board of Leisnoi to provide something for the use and benefit of each shareholder besides the devastation of and clear-cutting of Chiniak. Our Annual Shareholder report tells us that there is no further money to be distributed in order to maint...

carelessness causing brush firesTo the editor: Recently, there has been numerous brush fires popping up throughout the state and I am concerned for Kodiak. I have observed many people throwing cigarettes out of their vehicles while driving down the road and I wonder if they have given thought to how their actions may start a fire contributing to the loss of a house, business or personal property. With Memorial Day weekend coming up and the sta...

Borough taxes chasing away familiesTo the editor, Some of us are aware of the incredible spending that goes on here in Kodiak. Referencing the luxury boat tours and trespassing in Wednesday's Mirror — we are seeing the same thing going on locally as well. But we are debtors to the borough and the city. They pretty much think they can do as they wish. In this case I define “debtor” as someone who has not had a mortgage payment in decades but is now ...

Alutiiq Word of the Week Lesson 16:47 Itgaq (Literally, “foot”) – Flipper Gui wiinam itgai pingaktaanka. – I always like the sea lion’s feet. Sea mammals propel themselves through Alaska’s coastal waters with strong, sleek flippers. Flippers not only help animals swim, they can be important tools for exiting the water and moving on land. Seal and sea lion flippers, for example, have a tough rubbery surface that keeps the animal from sliding on slipper...

In the courts: May 23Dismissals • One count of no motor vehicle liability insurance and one count of violating conditions of release against Josias Luna, 32, were dismissed. • One count of driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked and one count of violating condition of release for felony against Josias Luna, 32, were dismissed. • One count of driving in violation of license limitation and one count of violating conditions o...